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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING EARLEAN MARSHALL
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
remarkable person, Ms. Earlean Marshall.
Earlean Marshall was born on September 14, 1948 in Greenwood,
Mississippi to U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. O.Z. Marshall, Sr. and Mrs.
Mildred Macy Debro Marshall. She was the eldest of seven children. Her
brother John D. Marshall and parents preceded her in death.
Growing up, Earlean's life journeys would take her to Chicago where
her parents also lived. They would later relocate to Mississippi,
settling in the Rosebank Community of Holmes County.
Earlean began her early public-school education at Mt. Olive School
in the Mt. Olive Community. She dearly loved Mt. Olive School and would
later serve on the Mt. Olive All-Class Reunion Committee. And, then she
attended high school at Tchula Attendance Center (TAC) but would later
finish high school in Los Angeles, California where she relocated in
1964 to live with her Aunt ``Lovie'' and cousins.
Earlean graduated from LA High in 1967 and received bachelor's
degrees from California State and UCLA. She was very smart where many
of her colleagues asked for her assistance. She was well liked by
friends, co-workers and neighbors.
Earlean joined Liberty Baptist Church and was active on the youth
usher Board as well as sang in the youth choir. Years later, Earlean
joined Holman United Methodist Church in May 20, 1979. She was very
active within her church community. She participated on the Holman
Church Board, Advisory and Trustee Committee, The Women's Organization,
The Holman Mass Choir, and the Usher Board. Earlean was always willing
to serve and was very appreciated.
A business-minded individual, Earlean began her career in retail at
Broadway Department Store in California but would later further her
career for years in the corporate world as a contractor with TRW, Inc.
and with The Boeing Company--The Aerospace & Tech Leader. Her work took
her on numerous business travels.
Following Earlean's lengthy career in corporate America, she returned
to Mississippi after her father died and made her home once again in
the Rosebank community. She reunited with Rosebank M.B. Church where
she would share her beautiful, melodious voice during devotion, served
as acting secretary, was mistress of ceremony on numerous occasions,
very active in Sunday School, and was a faithful supporter of the
church. She remained active until her health began to decline.
An education advocate and family historian, Earlean often rejoiced in
the achievements of her nieces and nephews and other relatives of the
family, always encouraging them on achieve greatness. God called her
home to rest in His arms with sweet, sweet peace early Monday morning
on February 25, 2019. She will truly be missed.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late
Earlean Marshall.
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